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The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack Year 5 History Australian Curriculum Updated by: Caitlin Allsopp; Edited by: Val Donovan 21 January 2016 Version 3.0 Royal Historical Society of Queensland 115 William Street Brisbane Commissariat Store Museum: 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday Royal Historical SocietyPhone: of Queensland (07) 3221 4198 The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack | Version 3.0 Page 1 of 30 [email protected] Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Visiting the Museum ............................................................................................................................... 3 Curriculum Links ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Student Outcomes .......................................................................................................................... 5 Background Information for Teachers .................................................................................................... 6 Establishment of the Settlement ........................................................................................................ 6 Climate & Environment ................................................................................................................... 7 Daily Life of Convicts ........................................................................................................................... 7 Housing ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Clothing ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Food .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Health ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Language ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Labour ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Punishment ................................................................................................................................... 12 Escaping Moreton Bay .................................................................................................................. 14 Governance ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Women.............................................................................................................................................. 15 Children ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Free settlement ................................................................................................................................. 17 Student Activities .................................................................................................................................. 18 Post Visit Evaluation .......................................................................................................................... 18 Settlement Crossword ...................................................................................................................... 19 Looking at the Evidence .................................................................................................................... 20 Images of Moreton Bay ................................................................................................................. 20 Stories of Moreton Bay ................................................................................................................. 20 Ballad of “Moreton Bay” ............................................................................................................... 24 A Letter from Moreton Bay ............................................................................................................... 25 Additional Resources ............................................................................................................................ 26 Related Excursions ................................................................................................................................ 27 Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Royal Historical Society of Queensland The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack | Version 3.0 Page 2 of 30 Introduction From 1824 to 1842, the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement established its reputation as one of the most horrid and cruel places in the known world. Almost two hundred years on, little physical evidence remains of the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement; the heritage-listed Commissariat Store on William Street, the Windmill on Wickham Terrace and sections of the jetty still in place at the Dunwich Causeway on Stradbroke Island are the only surviving vestiges of Brisbane’s dark convict past. The Commissariat Store Museum brings convict history to life with hands-on activities and interactive exhibitions. For teachers looking to enrich their History Program, the museum is the perfect destination. This Teacher Pack complements the Commissariat Store Museum Education Program. It has been designed to support school teachers by providing a detailed overview of the key factors that shaped daily life in the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement from 1824 to 1842. A number of student activities and lesson suggestions have also been included for use in the classroom. We hope you and your students enjoy your visit to the Commissariat Store Museum. Visiting the Museum Education Program Length: 1 – 1 ½ hours This can be tailored to the individual requirements of your class Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Size of Group: 40 students maximum, at least 2 adults per group Cost: $3 per student, accompanying parents and teachers free Travel: A bus stop is located at the Commissariat Store’s William Street entrance for your convenience. Risk Management: Please check the Risk Management Plan for the Commissariat Store Museum available on our website at the following link: http://www.commissariatstore.org.au/#education To book a school tour please contact the Commissariat Store Manager on 07 3221 4198. Royal Historical Society of Queensland The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack | Version 3.0 Page 3 of 30 Program Outline Ground Floor Students will travel back in time to explore the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement in 1838. Models at 1:72 scale help students understand the physical layout of the settlement and the design of buildings of the convict period. Students will also be able to get an idea of the location of buildings in the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement relative to Brisbane today. Heading outside, students will learn about the history of the Commissariat Store and hear about the brutal murder that took place here in 1828. Floor One On this floor, students will be shown a selection of convict artefacts and are encouraged to find particular items relating to the convict period. Five display cases on this floor contain items from the Royal Historical Society’s collection. Two trunks contain items for “hands-on” use, including convict shackles. The St Helena Prison features in the exhibitions. It is important to note that convicts were never imprisoned at St Helena. Before Your Visit Lesson suggestions and student activities have been included in this pack and can be used before or after visiting the museum. It is recommended, however, that students have a general understanding of convict history and the Commissariat Store before they arrive as this will enable them to participate more productively in the tour activities. You might even like to give your students a convict identity before you visit the museum. See Appendix 1. Royal Historical Society of Queensland The Commissariat Store and Moreton Bay Penal Settlement Teacher Pack | Version 3.0 Page 4 of 30 Curriculum Links The Commissariat Store Museum Education Program and the following supplementary activities have been developed in line with the Australian National History Curriculum for Year 5 students and the key concepts of sources, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, and significance. In addition, the Education Program responds to the following ACARA Content Descriptors: The economic, political and social reasons for the establishment of British colonies in Australia after 1800 (ACHASSK106) The nature of convict or colonial presence, including the factors that influenced patterns of development, aspects of the daily life of the inhabitants and how the environment changed (ACHASSK107) The impact of a significant development or event on an Australian colony (ACHASSK108) The role that a significant individual
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